Drew University

Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation provides a variety of physical activities to Drew students, faculty, staff, and community members in the hopes of teaching technical outdoor skills, developing self-confidence, and improving interpersonal relationships, all while having fun. Outdoor Adventures offers several types of activities of different skill and exertion levels both on and off campus. The activities and excursions include Wilderness Survival, Hiking Trips, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Camping, and more!

Join our facebook group to learn more about our upcoming events. http://www.facebook.com/groups/270550302974293/

Have a trip idea?  Email it to Diane Yee, dyee@drew.edu.

Spring 2012 Trips

A Day at Island Beach State Park ~ Sunday, April 22 @ IBSP

  • Co-Sponsored by Outdoor Adventure Club
  • price: FREE
  • This trip is for surf fishing at IBSP, no experience necessary, we’ll also include one other activity – bon fire (with weenie and marshmallow roast) OR time at Seaside’s boardwalk
  • includes transportation and fishing supplies
  • depart campus at noon (or later depending on second activity selected.)
  • Sign up here: http://www.drew.edu/CampusRec/outdoorrec/ibsp

Fall 2011 Trips

Yankees Game vs. Blue Jays ~ Sunday, September 4 @ Yankee Stadium

  • Co-Sponsored by Student Activities
  • price $20
  • includes transportation, admission to the game
  • first pitch 1:05pm

Horseback Riding ~ Saturday, September 17 @ Echolake Stables, Newfoundland, NJ

  • Co-Sponsored by Student Activities
  • price $20
  • includes transportation, and a 1-hour trail ride

Indoor Rock Climbing ~ Monday, September 26 @ Gravity Vault, Chatham, NJ

  • free to climb
  • rentals: shoes $4, harness $3
  • includes up to 3 hours of climbing
  • carpooling needed

Ice Skating ~ Saturday, November 19 @ New York City, NY

  • Co-Sponsored by Student Activities
  • price TBD
  • includes transportation, admission, and skate rentals